Huntsman Corporation (NYSE:HUN – Get Free Report) declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, July 30th. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be given a dividend of 0.0875 per share by the basic materials company on Wednesday, September 30th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 15th.
Huntsman has raised its dividend payment by an average of 0.1%per year over the last three years and has raised its dividend every year for the last 4 years. Huntsman has a payout ratio of 134.6% meaning the company cannot currently cover its dividend with earnings alone and is relying on its balance sheet to cover its dividend payments. Equities analysts expect Huntsman to earn $0.08 per share next year, which means the company may not be able to cover its $0.35 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 437.5%.
Huntsman Trading Up 0.6%
Shares of HUN opened at $12.04 on Friday. Huntsman has a one year low of $7.30 and a one year high of $16.08. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $12.75 and a 200 day moving average price of $12.82. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58, a quick ratio of 0.75 and a current ratio of 1.27. The company has a market capitalization of $2.11 billion, a P/E ratio of -6.27 and a beta of 0.69.
Key Huntsman News
Here are the key news stories impacting Huntsman this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Net loss narrowed substantially. Huntsman reported a second-quarter net loss of $6 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, compared with a $158 million loss, or $0.92 per share, a year earlier. Adjusted earnings were approximately breakeven versus an adjusted loss of $34 million last year. Huntsman Announces Second Quarter 2026 Earnings
- Positive Sentiment: Revenue and operating performance improved. Revenue rose 14.1% year over year to approximately $1.66 billion, with growth across Polyurethanes, Performance Products and Advanced Materials. Adjusted EBITDA was $120 million, suggesting better underlying profitability despite the reported loss. Huntsman Q2 revenue rises to $1.66 billion as net loss narrows
- Positive Sentiment: Olin merger remains on track. Huntsman said its planned all-stock merger of equals with Olin is progressing, with a stockholder vote scheduled for August 25. Successful completion could provide scale and operating synergies, though approval and execution risks remain. Huntsman Q2 revenue rises to $1.66 billion as net loss narrows
- Neutral Sentiment: Quarterly dividend maintained. The board declared a $0.0875-per-share dividend payable September 30 to shareholders of record September 15. The payment supports the stock’s income appeal but is unlikely to materially change the near-term valuation. Huntsman Announces Third Quarter 2026 Common Dividend
- Negative Sentiment: Earnings comparisons were mixed and cash flow was weak. While the company’s release showed a $0.03 diluted loss and adjusted breakeven, Zacks reported results below its $0.06 consensus estimate. Huntsman also used $90 million in free cash flow and $60 million in operating cash during the quarter, highlighting ongoing financial pressure. Huntsman Reports Break-Even Earnings for Q2
Huntsman Company Profile
Huntsman Corporation is a global manufacturer and marketer of specialty chemicals with headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas. Founded in 1970 by entrepreneur Jon Huntsman Sr., the company has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion to establish a broad portfolio of products serving diverse end markets. Huntsman maintains a presence in more than 30 countries, operating manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East.
The company organizes its operations into several core business segments, including Polyurethanes, Performance Products, Advanced Materials, and Textile Effects.
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